Bharatpur, Rajasthan

Eastern Gateway to Rajasthan, Bharatpur is an important tourist destination. Built by the reigning king, Maharaja Suraj Mal, in 1733 this ancient city was named after King Bharat, brother of Lord Rama. Also known as “Lohagarh”, this city serves as a passage to other destinations, such as Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodhpur and many more.

The national park at Bharatpur is famous all over the world and tourists from different parts of the world visit it to view different species of birds which are present here. This place houses more than 375 varieties of birds that can be viewed in their wilderness. Some of the birds which can be easily spotted are widgeons, pintails, gadwalls and red crested pochards.

Climate of this region remains within comfortable range all around the year, but the best time to mark a visit is from the month of October till the month of March, as this is considered as an ideal period for watching birds. However, lush greenery and natural beauty of the region can be best experienced during monsoons. Overall this beautiful city can be visited in any month.

Different attractions that this place has to offer are the Lohagarh Fort, Gopal Bhavan and Deeg fort. Especially for the people who have interest in history, these forts offer glimpse of Rajput and Mughal architecture reflected in their majestic structures. The famous Bankebihari Temple, Laxman Temple and Ganga Temple are also present for religiously inclined people. So plan a visit at the earliest to this marvelous city.